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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 08:34:02 pm

Title: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 08:34:02 pm
Whats left of it is absolutely brilliant, thanks Jeff
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 25, 2007, 08:50:12 pm
AArgh !!!! What do you mean whats left of it ???????? Have you bust it already ?
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 09:06:39 pm
Yeah I trod on the second section within fifteen minutes of using it. >:( But whats left is superb for domestic work, I'll be buying another when finances improve.
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 25, 2007, 09:14:49 pm
So the second section of the fishing pole you discard anyway as its far too thin. Is that the part you trod on ?
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 09:17:12 pm
Yes but I'm talking second section from the other end! :(
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 25, 2007, 09:31:36 pm
If you took my original advice to also buy the glass fibre Zensorflex to use for the top sections, you will find that the last two unused base sections will fill the gap of the broken pole piece. The base section of the zensor fits over the base of the reload etc  No extra cost  :)

In fact the glassfibre zensor sections can be intermingled to combine to give you at a stretch a 32-33ft pole, bit bouncy but  hey its a longer pole for the odd job and not even you cannot break the Zensor ( I hope)
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 09:37:22 pm
Umm good advice there jeff I'll order one right away!
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 25, 2007, 09:43:10 pm
In some shops they are only 18.99 others are this years new price of £24.99 so shop around.
But if you can wait till sunday  I may have a different answer as I am trying a true mind bogglingly really cheap pole for everyone.Including for overseas and USA and rest of world. (delivery Friday)
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 25, 2007, 10:03:46 pm
I'll wait then. ;D
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: matt on April 25, 2007, 10:33:51 pm
i must admit to liking the weight of the Zensor, its very light

im going to cut mine and fit the brush etc etc this weekend, if i get the time
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: JM123 on April 26, 2007, 08:24:33 am
well I've looked around for this zensor and can't find it anywhere
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Davew on April 26, 2007, 12:06:01 pm
http://www.fishtec-coarse.co.uk/ProductDetailInfoWithoutOptions.cfm?ID=FC-ZENSPOLE&ShopRef=40&Prime=Yes&shopListRec=30517
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 26, 2007, 01:43:16 pm
Just put "Zensorflex pole" into google 3k results
Heres another one, Note code is THO 88018

http://www.swiftys-fishing-tackle.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=6583
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: john tomkins on April 26, 2007, 02:02:38 pm
I got both and 99% of the time just use the zensor as I find it perfect for me after the Unger 5 x 1.25m, so light and easy to use, and if I need to go higher add the Reload sections, all in all 2 great poles for £70
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 26, 2007, 06:24:12 pm
Thanks John, It just takes a leap of faith to try modular. Most use the Zensor first 2 sections together, and carry another two combined in the same hand, they also put them on the roof rack like that.
If you employ staff or by yourself then you need to give them the best choice available. As you said its two  poles for less than £70 and no other middle man, its as common as muck and cannot be taken advantage of by any supplier. I have high hopes of drastically cutting the costs of c/f  high poles. 3 types being delivered tomorrow.
Its just a brush on a stick. Its the technology thats made it happen though.
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: matt on April 26, 2007, 06:29:34 pm
i ordered another idea i had this week when i took delivery of the Zensorflex

i hope it'll be here early next week, i will post my finding when i get it, it looks promising though :)
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: JM123 on April 26, 2007, 07:22:17 pm
gonna order one now, for that money if it lasted a week I'd be happy enough!
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: john tomkins on April 26, 2007, 08:37:08 pm
gonna order one now, for that money if it lasted a week I'd be happy enough!
I've been using the Zensor now about 2 Months and every day for the last 5 to 6  weeks, although the coating is beginning to wear off the ends that get pushed into the others, I'd hope for many more months yet ;D
Well worth £20
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: JM123 on April 26, 2007, 09:45:25 pm
is it light?  I' m only asking as I have about 9 days in the month which are 2 storey days, all biggish blocks of work so something that is light is essential.  until now I've been using my trusty ecolite but wouldn't mind trying the zensor or reload for the job.
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 26, 2007, 09:52:06 pm
The Zensor glass fibre  is light compared to what you have previously used as its tapered, but heavy compared to  Reload carbon composite. Lightest and stiffer, but more delicate is a carbon fibre.
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: JM123 on April 26, 2007, 09:54:13 pm
cheers mate, where can I order both from (I want to order from the same place)
Title: Re: Thompson Reload
Post by: Jeff Brimble on April 26, 2007, 09:59:47 pm
Anyone ?